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We are excited to announce another year of great summer tunes that include 90s vibes from the Barenaked Ladies, CAKE and Counting Crows; new stars like John Legend, Tegan and Sara and Ray LaMontagne; and revered acts like Santana, The Moody Blues and The Beach Boys.

Check out the full lineup below and mark your calendar with your favorite concerts! As you’re browsing, listen to this Spotify playlist of the top hits from all our summer artists.

JUNE

SantanaSunday, June 1$150 Presale | $153 Member | $155 Public
For more than 40 years, Santana has brought Latin-infused music to the forefront. The band, based around lead guitarist Carlos Santana, has won ten Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards to date. Their hit songs include: “Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas),” “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” and “Evil Ways.”

Jason Isbell with James McMurtry Wednesday, June 11$29 Presale | $32 Member | $34 PublicJason Isbell pursued a solo career in 2007 after spending six years with Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. With four studio albums and one live recording, this newest record, Southeastern, brings Isbell’s southern outlook and careful songwriting to the forefront.

CAKEThursday, June 12$47 Presale | $50 Member | $52 PublicHailing from Sacramento, California, CAKE has produced six studio albums over their reign as an alternative rock band with deadpan lead vocals and sarcastic lyrics. Formed in 1994, their most successful songs appearing on modern rock charts include, “Never There,” “Short Skirt, Long Jacket,” and “Love You Madly.”

John LegendWednesday, June 18$75 Presale | $78 Member | $80 PublicWith the hit single “All of Me” and a fourth solo album, Love in the Future, R&B/soul pianist John Legend continues to make a lasting impression on the music industry. His song “All of Me” has peaked at #1 on the iTunes charts and #4 on Billboard already this year and was performed during the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Tedeschi Trucks BandThursday, June 19$54 Presale | $57 Member | $59 PublicIn just three years, Tedeschi Trucks Band—the 11-member collective led by husband-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi—has taken its musical mix to audiences across the globe. Driven by Trucks’ signature slide-guitar sound and Tedeschi’s voice, Tedeschi Trucks Band delivers a blend of blues, soul, jazz, and rock.

NEEDTOBREATHESaturday, June 21$35 Presale | $38 Member | $40 PublicAlternative rock band, NeedToBreathe is composed of brothers, Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart with Seth Bolt. From South Carolina, the band has released four studio albums, with hits like, “Washed by the Water,” “Something Beautiful,” and “Keep your eyes open.” Rivers in the Wasteland will be released on April 15, 2014.

O.A.R. & Phillip Phillips Monday, June 23$65 Presale | $68 Member | $70 PublicShort for “Of A Revolution,” news of their songs, “That Was A Crazy Game of Poker,” “City on Down” and “Night Shift” spread by word of mouth. One of last year’s biggest singles, “Home,” catapulted Phillip Phillips, winner of American Idol season 11, into the spotlight once again.

Ben Harper & Charlie MusselwhiteThursday, June 26$62 Presale | $65 Member | $67 Public
Ben Harper plays a mix of worldbeat, folk, soul, blues and rock and is known for this guitar-playing skills and performances. Mississippi born Charlie Musselwhite is one of the most revered blues musicians in the world. Harper and Musselwhite teamed up for the 2013 release ofGet Up!

Tegan and SaraSaturday, June 28$38 Presale | $41 Member | $43 PublicTegan and Sara released their 7th studio album, Heartthrob, in 2012, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart, securing the band’s highest US chart position to date. They are known for their songs “Walking With A Ghost” (covered by The White Stripes), “Closer,” and recently, “Everything is AWESOME” from the LEGO Movie.

JULY

Ziggy Marley & The Melody MakersWednesday, July 2$38 Presale | $41 Member | $43 Public
A six-time Grammy winner, Ziggy Marley has released twelve albums to critical acclaim.The group has forged a sound that incorporates contemporary musical forms with a mix of reggae sensibility and created hits such as, “Tomorrow People,” “Tumblin’ Down” and “Everyone Wants to Be.”

Yonder Mountain String Band & Railroad EarthSunday, July 6$38 Presale | $41 Member | $43 PublicThe Colorado-based foursome, Yonder Mountain String Band has crisscrossed the country over the past 11 years playing festivals, rock clubs and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Uncommon for the bluegrass genre, Railroad Earth uses drums and amplifiers to create a sound of their own.

Nickel Creek
Wednesday, July 9$48 Presale | $51 Member | $53 Public
The band has been on hiatus since 2007 and this year begins their next chapter of touring with a new album, A Dotted Line, out in April. Violinist Sara Watkins, mandolinist/banjo/bouzouki player Chris Thile, and guitarist Sean Watkins boast musical elements of classical, jazz, rock and alternative with progressive bluegrass influences.

Jackson Browne Sunday, July 13$65 Presale | $68 Member | $70 Public Jackson Browne has released 13 studio albums and three collections of live performances; his most recent, Love Is Strange, features David Lindley. His hit songs include “Running on Empty,” “Somebody’s Baby” and “Doctor My Eyes.”

Gavin DeGraw & Matt NathansonMonday, July 14$65 Presale | $68 Member | $70 Public
Gavin DeGraw is known for hits like: “Chariot, “In Love With A Girl, “Not Over You,” and “I Don’t Want To Be.” Along with his music, he’s performed on American Idol and was a contestant on season 14 of Dancing with the Stars. Matt Nathanson is known for his blend of rock and folk music, as shown in the platinum-selling song, “Come on Get Higher,” and also hits like, “Car Crash,” and “All We Are.”

Jennifer NettlesSaturday, July 19$87 Presale | $90 Member | $92 PublicBest known as half of the successful country pop duo Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles recently launched her solo career and has a new album under her belt, That Girl, which debuted in January. In 2003, she co-founded Sugarland with Kristian Bush and has since received multiple Grammy nominations and awards.

Counting Crows with Toad the Wet SprocketMonday, July 21$80 Presale | $83 Member | $85 PublicThe Counting Crows made their mark on mainstream rock music in the early 90s with their debut album, August and Everything After, which featured the hit single, “Mr. Jones.” Their songs, “A Long December,” “Hanginaround,” and “Colorblind” are still on heavy rotation on the radio.

Ray LaMontagne with Jenny LewisWednesday, July 23$55 Presale | $58 Member | $60 PublicRay LaMontagne is known for his earthy voice and folk songs similar to that of Otis Redding, Van Morrison and Nick Drake. His hit singles include “You Are the Best Thing” and “Trouble” and is fifth studio album, Supernova, will be released this May.

KC and the Sunshine BandThursday, July 24$55 Presale | $58 Member | $60 PublicKC and The Sunshine have been the voice of the disco and funk genre since the band formed in 1973. Their award-winning hits include: “That’s the Way (I Like It), “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” “Get Down Tonight,” and “Give It Up.”

Barenaked LadiesSunday, July 27$55 Presale | $58 Member | $60 PublicCanadian rock band comprised is known for their light-hearted performance style and improvisational banter between songs. Their hit singles include, “One Week,” “If I Had $1,000,000,” “Brian Wilson, “The Old Apartment,” Pinch Me,” and wrote the theme song for The Big Bang Theory.

Pat Metheny Unity Group & Bruce Hornsby Wednesday, July 30$52 Presale | $55 Member | $57 Public
Over the years, Pat Metheny has reinvented the traditional “jazz guitar” sound and continues to redefine the genre. Bruce Hornsby is known for the spontaneity of his live performances as a singer and keyboardist, as he uses a mix of musical influences like classical, jazz, Motown and blues.

Conor Oberst with Dawes Thursday, July 31$37 Presale | $40 Member | $42 Public
Conor Oberst is most known for his band Bright Eyes. Oberst’s newest album, Upside Down Mountain, will be released on May 20, 2014. Dawes brings the sound of Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Neil Young to the forefront and their latest album, Stories Don’t End, was released in 2013.

AUGUST

John Butler Trio Friday, August 1$35 Presale | $38 Member | $40 Public
John Butler, Byron Luiters and Nicky Bomba compose the Australian jam band, John Butler Trio. Their albums have all topped Australia’s charts, but April Uprising released in 2010, was deemed the most popular with two hits, “One Way Road” and “Close to You,” appearing in the top 40.

Lyle Lovett and his Large BandWednesday, August 6$62 Presale | $65 Member | $67 PublicLyle Lovett’s Grammy award‐winning music is beyond country and his diverse collection of songs mixes gospel, blues, rock, swing and Americana to weave stories with a rare literary talent. Lovett’s well known songs over the decades include: “If I Had A Boat,” “God Will,” “If I Were the Man You Wanted,” “Family Reserve” and “Her First Mistake.”

Five For Fighting with Twilight Symphony OrchestraThursday, August 7$45 Presale | $48 Member | $50 PublicSinger John Ondrasik has spent the past decade writing songs that make an emotional connection, which can be heard on the past four albums by Five For Fighting, the band name under which he performs. His breakthrough came in the 2001 Grammy-nominated song, “Superman” and 2003 release, “100 years.”

Rodrigo y Gabriela Wednesday, August 13$47 Presale | $50 Member | $52 Public
For more than 15 years, internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have brought a unique instrumental blend of metal, jazz and world music.They recently released their most ambitious album to date, 2012’s Area 52, with a thirteen-piece Cuban orchestra.

G. Love and Special Sauce & Keb’ Mo’ Band Wednesday, August 20$48 Presale | $51 Member | $53 Public
The G. Love & Special Sauce trio features alternative hip-hop music and is best known for their unique “laid back” blues sound that encompasses classic R&B. Three-time Grammy winner, Keb’ Mo’ embarks on a new chapter in his career with the April 22, 2014 release of BLUESAmericana on Kind of Blue Music.

The Moody BluesThursday, August 21$75 Presale | $78 Member | $80 PublicFor nearly five decades, classic rock band The Moody Blues have been mainstay with over 70 million albums sold, 18 platinum records and a place in rock history. Their first studio album featured, “Tuesday Afternoon” and the hits kept coming with “Your Wildest Dreams,” “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band),” and “Nights in White Satin.”

Lake Street Dive Thursday, August 28$22 Presale | $25 Member | $27 Public
Lake Street Dive is an indie jazz and soul band that have been performing for nearly a decade. Their new album, Bad Self Portraits,shows Lake Street Dive’s evolution of the band from an alt-country jazz group to a band that reflects British Invasion rock, horn-driven, R& B, Motown soul and gospel blues.

SEPTEMBER

The Beach Boys Thursday, September 4$62 Presale | $65 Member | $67 Public
Debuting more than 50 years ago, The Beach Boys are one of the most iconic American rock ‘n roll bands of all time with hits like, “Surfin’,” “Good Vibrations” and “Kokomo.” Their accolades range from being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

Sheryl Crow Sunday, September 7$77 Presale | $80 Member | $82 Public
Superstar singer and songwriter, Sheryl Crow is a nine‐time Grammy winning performer. She’s best known for her hits: “If It Makes You Happy,” “A Change Would Do You Good,” “Soak Up the Sun” and “Picture” with Kid Rock. Besides performing duets with artists such as Michael Jackson, Willie Nelson, Tony Bennett and Sting, Crow’s resume includes appearances as an actress on NBC’s 30 Rock and ABC’s Cougar Town.

The members-only presale is on Saturday, April 26 at 9 am. Tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday, May 10 at 9 am. For more ticket information, head to our Concert Page and click the ticket tab. Look for an upcoming post on ways to prep for the members-only presale.